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Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships Are Rising Again — and the Industry’s Response Is Quietly Changing
Norovirus outbreaks are returning to cruise ships as travel demand surges. Here’s what travelers should know now.

Jetsetter
2 hours ago7 min read


Is Your Passport Enough to Travel Anymore? What the DOT Is Really Warning Travelers About
Your passport may no longer be enough to travel. Here’s why the DOT says more travelers are being denied boarding.

Jetsetter
13 hours ago6 min read


Boatchella Is Becoming the Cruise Industry’s Newest Gold Rush — and Millennials Are Driving It
Boatchella is turning cruises into floating music festivals—here’s what it is, who’s behind it, and why it’s reshaping travel.

Jetsetter
20 hours ago6 min read


Allegiant Air and Sun Country Have Officially Merged. The Real Question Is What Happens to Budget Leisure Travel Now?
For years, Allegiant Air and Sun Country quietly operated in a corner of the airline business that larger carriers never fully understood until recently. They weren’t chasing Wall Street travelers or trying to dominate crowded hub airports. Their business was built around something much more specific — getting vacationers from smaller American cities to warm-weather destinations cheaply and efficiently. That strategy worked surprisingly well for a long time. Both airlines lea

Jetsetter
1 day ago7 min read


Everything We Know About Halloween Horror Nights 35 in 2026 — And Why Universal’s Biggest Event Is Changing Fast
For horror fans, frequent Orlando travelers, and theme park obsessives, Halloween Horror Nights 35 already feels bigger than a normal event year — and Universal has barely started revealing details. There is a noticeable shift in the conversation surrounding HHN 35. Part of that is simple anniversary hype. But there is also a growing sense that Universal is treating this upcoming season as something larger than a standard haunted event rollout. The company is operating in a v

Jetsetter
3 days ago6 min read


Inside the New Front Line of Theme Park Health Safety: How Parks Are Responding to Hantavirus Concerns — and Where the Gaps Still Are
A Quiet Risk Entering Loud Places Theme parks are built on precision. Everything you see—how crowds move, how spaces open and narrow, how long you wait before the next burst of entertainment—is designed with almost surgical intent. It’s easy to forget, in the middle of all that choreography, that these places are still living environments. Not sterile sets. Not sealed systems. That distinction is why hantavirus—rare, largely unseen by the traveling public, but taken seriously

Jetsetter
3 days ago5 min read


Universal’s Mythos Restaurant Is Closing — And It Signals a Much Bigger Shift at Islands of Adventure
Mythos is closing at Islands of Adventure, ending a beloved era as Universal doubles down on franchise-driven expansion.

Jetsetter
4 days ago6 min read


Cruise Lines Are Quietly Reworking Health Protocols as Hantavirus Concerns Reach the Travel Industry
Cruise lines are tightening health protocols as hantavirus concerns expose new risks tied to remote travel experiences.

Jetsetter
5 days ago6 min read


Why Disney Adventure’s Last-Minute Cancellation Was Probably the Safest Decision Disney Could Make
Disney Adventure’s last-minute cancellation disrupted thousands of vacations — but it may have prevented a far bigger crisis at sea.

Jetsetter
6 days ago6 min read


Carnival’s Loyalty Reset: What the Cruise Giant’s New Program Means for Frequent Sailors
Carnival’s loyalty shake-up changes how cruisers earn perks. Here’s what it means for your status, benefits, and future sailings.

Jetsetter
May 115 min read


The Smart Traveler’s Guide to Airport Lounges—Without Overspending
Stop overpaying for airport lounges. Learn smart, cost-effective ways to access premium spaces and travel better for less.

Jetsetter
May 115 min read


Hotels Are Turning Into Retail Showrooms—And Guests Are Being Invited to Shop the Room
Hotels now let guests buy room decor, bedding, and more—signaling a major shift in how travel brands extend beyond the stay.

Jetsetter
May 56 min read


Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens… Or Does It? Why Test Riding at Magic Kingdom Signals More Than a Simple Comeback
At Magic Kingdom, the familiar rumble of runaway mine trains is back—but only if you’re paying close attention. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has quietly entered a new phase: test riding. And while that might sound like a prelude to reopening, the reality on the ground is a bit more complicated. Guests have started spotting trains running the full circuit again, occasionally with cast members onboard. It looks promising—encouraging, even—but this isn’t a soft opening. Not yet

Jetsetter
May 45 min read


Airlines Move Fast to Capture Displaced Spirit Customers — But the Real Strategy Runs Deeper
Airlines pivot fast after Spirit Airlines exits—new fares, shifting strategies, and what it means for your next trip.

Jetsetter
May 45 min read


Six Flags Confronts Rising Park Fights With New Security Measures — And a Bigger Identity Question
Six Flags cracks down after park fights, adding security and new rules—signaling a bigger shift in the theme park experience.

Jetsetter
May 35 min read


Spirit Airlines Has Ceased Operations — What Stranded Travelers Need to Know Right Now
Spirit Airlines shuts down. Here’s how to rebook fast, recover costs, and navigate rising fares after the ULCC collapse.

Jetsetter
May 25 min read


Spirit Airlines Shuts Down: What the End of America’s Ultra-Low-Cost Pioneer Signals for the Future of Air Travel
The abrupt collapse of Spirit Airlines marks more than the disappearance of a single airline—it signals the unraveling of a business model that, for better or worse, rewired how Americans think about flying. For years, Spirit thrived on contradiction: impossibly cheap base fares paired with a long list of add-ons. It wasn’t always loved, but it was undeniably influential. What makes this moment striking is the timing. Travel demand is strong. Flights are full. In many cases,

Jetsetter
May 25 min read


Universal Begins Quiet Transformation of The Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure — And It Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift
For years, the Universal Islands of Adventure park map has included a section that felt increasingly out of step with the rest of the resort: The Lost Continent. Once ambitious and atmospheric, it gradually turned into something else — less a destination, more a corridor guests moved through on the way to somewhere better. Now, that’s starting to change — and not subtly. Construction activity has officially begun in the Lost Continent area, with visible walls, rerouted pathwa

Jetsetter
May 15 min read


Europe’s Fuel Crunch Is Forcing Airlines to Cut Flights — And It’s More Disruptive Than It Looks
Flight cuts are spreading across Europe as fuel supply tightens—fewer options, higher fares, and a less flexible travel season ahead.

Jetsetter
Apr 305 min read


Universal Cruise Line: What We Know — and Why It’s Starting to Feel Inevitable
Universal Cruise Line rumors are heating up. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and how it could reshape cruising.

Jetsetter
Apr 305 min read